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Cyprus Mail Reports Erdoğan Signal on New UN Cyprus Initiative
The unconfirmed claim follows Holguín's Ankara talks and Erdoğan's call with António Guterres
Christodoulides and Erhürman to Meet in UN Buffer Zone as Cyprus Track Faces New Test
The closed-door Nicosia meeting follows earlier reviews of confidence-building measures, with crossings, daily-life issues and the UN channel still shaping the Cyprus file
Cyprus Activists Warn Against Use of UK Bases for Iran War Operations
Interview published March 11 says RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia risk drawing Cyprus into the regional conflict
Iran Denies Attacks on Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Cyprus as Ankara Confirms Second Ballistic Munition Intercept
Baghaei rejected responsibility as fresh regional accusations mounted
Öztürkler in Ankara: “Turkish troops are the guarantee of Turkish Cypriots,” as Kurtulmuş reiterates support
TRNC parliament speaker said Türkiye’s guarantor role and troop presence are “not up for debate”
The Drone Boomerang: How Ukraine’s Battlefield Laboratory Is Reshaping the Eastern Mediterranean
Türkiye helped strengthen Ukraine’s drone ecosystem. Now elements of that experience are entering regional rivalries that directly involve Ankara
Invisible Europeans
How Turkish Cypriots Became EU Citizens Without Europe
Cyprus Finance Ministry Deletes Post Sharing Opinion Article Critical of Greece on GSI
The commentary invoked the Kardak/Imia crisis and framed the power link as a strategic risk
203 Recovered, Hundreds Still Missing: What 20 Years of Excavations Show in Cyprus
Figures shared in a recent interview outline two decades of excavation work and the limits of the search
Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot Leaders to Hold Tête-à-Tête Meeting on 24 February
The meeting will take following an agreement to hold a one-on-one discussion alongside ongoing UN-facilitated contacts
TRNC President Erhürman's Case Against Endless Negotiations
Erhürman says dialogue matters only if it leads to a binding result
Erhürman Warns Talks Without Clear Rules Are Eroding Trust
“I will not enter a process without rules,” he says
Cyprus FM Kombos Pushes Back on Türkiye Debate at European Parliament
Nicosia draws firm limits on EU engagement with Türkiye
UN Envoy Holguín Draws a Line as Cyprus Talks Show Limited Progress
Dialogue continues, but the Cyprus talks remain politically stuck
Greek Cypriot daily claims Türkiye has deployed HİSAR air-defence systems in Northern Cyprus
Ankara has issued no official confirmation
“Without Türkiye, We Would Have Lived Gaza”: TRNC PM Üstel’s Warning Ahead of Cyprus Talks
The remarks coincide with UN-led Cyprus talks scheduled for 26–28 January
How Cypriot Media Covered the Gaza War: Findings from a Media Responsibility Report
A study documents how Cypriot media framed the Gaza war through both constraints and editorial choices
How Cyprus Is Locking In Its Security Choices
Cyprus National Guard chief Emmanouel Theodorou outlines Cyprus’s defence alignment
Parallel Monologues: Fidan, Gerapetritis, and the Illusion of Dialogue
Dialogue is praised by both sides. Its function is rarely questioned. Here, it is.
UN Envoy Holguín to Hold Separate and Joint Cyprus Talks on 26–28 January
The meetings follow consultations in Brussels and aim to sustain UN-facilitated dialogue
ExxonMobil Discusses Cyprus Drilling Plans with Christodoulides at Presidential Palace
Following a technical MOU with Türkiye’s energy company, ExxonMobil took its Eastern Mediterranean engagement to Cyprus at the presidential level
Turkish Cypriot President Erhürman on Cyprus: Shared Authority, Political Equality, and a Clear Roadmap
Shared powers, not slogans, sit at the core of Erhürman’s approach to Cyprus talks
Turkish Cypriot Presidency Undersecretary Holds New York Talks Ahead of UN Cyprus Report
Meetings addressed concerns over how the Cyprus issue is framed in the UN’s upcoming report
Is Türkiye Prioritising NATO at the Expense of Its Own Security?
Can NATO engagement offset rising security pressures along Türkiye’s own perimeter?
Türkiye to Build 50 MW Solar Power Plant in Northern Cyprus
A joint solar project aimed at easing energy costs and dependence by expanding local generation
Israel and Cyprus near agreement on Aphrodite–Ishai gas field
Talks enter a final phase on unitisation and joint development terms
Greece, Egypt and Cyprus Hold Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cairo
Ankara signals close monitoring as Greece and Cyprus advance coordinated regional diplomacy
TRNC PM Denies Citizenship-for-Property Programme Amid Rumours
The clarification follows reports suggesting citizenship would be granted through property ownership
Connectivity on Paper, Uncertainty in Practice
Israel, Cyprus, and Greece push grid plans forward, but execution remains uncertain
Not an “Islamic NATO”: The Clause Everyone Quotes, and the Mechanics No One Reads
The analogy travels fast. The mechanics quietly make it unworkable
Eni Moves Cronos Gas Project Toward Decision, Eyes Egypt Route by Late 2027
Exports via Egypt are targeted for late 2027
Turkish Cypriot Parliament Speaker Says Greek Cypriot Administration “Handed Sovereignty to Israel”
Remarks focus on security alignment and sovereignty concerns
Greek Cypriot National Guard Introduces Locally Produced Poseidon Drones
Greek Cypriot move to field domestically built drones reflects unmanned competition shaped by Türkiye
TRNC and Türkiye Reject EU Cyprus Narrative as “Distorted and Exclusionary”
TRNC and Ankara say EU messaging sidelines Turkish Cypriots and deepens the divide
Cyprus Probes Leaked Video Amid Claims of Russian Disinformation and Digital Links to Türkiye
Digital forensics and foreign interference claims complicate efforts to trace the video’s origin
Leaked Video Shakes Cyprus Politics and Reopens Campaign Finance Questions
The footage has triggered denials, political fallout, and renewed demands for due process
Egypt and Cyprus Rewire Eastern Mediterranean Gas Flows
Gas flows, not reserves, now define the Egypt–Cyprus energy equation
XTRA: Cyprus Is Divided by Design, Not by Accident.
Europe did not fail to stop the division. It chose to normalise it.
Cyprus Leaders Highlight Shared Responsibility in New Year Messages
New Year messages from both sides highlight dialogue, coexistence and shared responsibility across the island
Türkiye–Syria Offshore Energy Plans Draw Regional Attention
The move could add new pressure to an already tense Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape.
Türkiye’s Foreign Policy in 2025: Flexibility Without Doctrine
In 2025, flexibility shaped Türkiye’s diplomacy preserving access in some arenas, exposing limits in others
TRNC Parliament Speaker: “No Peace Under the Shadow of Weapons!”
The message from Northern Cyprus: stability requires talks, not deterrence.
Türkiye Updates Entry Rules for Republic of Cyprus Passports
TRNC Citizens Exempted.
Ankara Plays Down Eastern Mediterranean Trilateral, Says Israel–Greece–Greek Cypriot Axis Poses No Military Threat
Defense Ministry says the latest trilateral meeting lacks operational weight on the ground, even as regional alignments draw closer scrutiny.
Greece and Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Signal Trilateral Talks with Cyprus
Athens and Cairo underline regional coordination as trilateral diplomacy in the Eastern Mediterranean gathers pace.
“Those Who Believe They Can Restore Empires—Don’t Even Think About It!”: Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s warning was not about history—it was about discomfort with Türkiye’s unavoidable strategic centrality.
“Any Plan Ignoring Turkish Cypriots Is Unsustainable,” TRNC PM Üstel Says After Trilateral Signals
Northern Cyprus warns that emerging Israel–Greece–Greek Cypriot alignments risk deepening divisions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
“We Seek Peace, Not Conflict,” Erdoğan Says as Türkiye Reaffirms Resolve in the Eastern Mediterranean
The President stresses dialogue and stability while underlining Ankara’s determination to defend its maritime rights.
Christodoulides’ Official Message Signals Trilateral Resolve as Türkiye Raises Concerns
The Cypriot president’s statement highlights deepening cooperation with Greece and Israel, while Ankara questions the exclusionary logic of the format.
Netanyahu Signals Hard Line on Türkiye as Israel Deepens Axis with Greece and Cyprus
Israeli leadership casts Ankara as a strategic challenger while presenting trilateral alignment as a regional counterbalance.
Iran Summons Cyprus Ambassador Over Statements on Gulf Islands Dispute
Tehran reiterated its position on the islands while urging Cyprus to avoid intervention in regional matters.
Cyprus and France Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
The partnership sets a framework for deeper political and security coordination between the two countries.
Myths and Realities of Cyprus, Fifteen Years On
Until we fix the narrative about Cyprus, we cannot fix the island’s future!
Israel, Greece, Cyprus Move Toward Coordinated Defense
Israel explores joint military initiative with Greece and Cyprus.
Secret Air Force Talks in Nicosia Raise Türkiye’s Strategic Alarm
Secret Nicosia talks highlight trilateral coordination in a region Türkiye has warned could threaten its strategic position.
Cyprus Space Industry Association Launched
Association aims to unite companies, researchers and institutions seeking a more visible role in Europe’s expanding space economy.
A New Arms Buildup in the Balkans
Balkan states are quietly expanding military capabilities, reshaping regional balances while officially stressing restraint and stability.
Türkiye Watches as Greek Cypriot Administration Boosts Gulf and Mediterranean Relations
United Arabic Emirates - Greek Cypriot Adminitration of Southern Cyrpus Trade Soars 40% in 2025.
Erhürman: Cyprus Talks Cannot Begin Without His Four-Point Preconditions
No talks without structure: Erhürman demands his four-point plan be accepted before negotiations begin.
S.Cyprus and Serbia Deepen Defence Ties with New SOFA Agreement
S.Cyprus and Serbia have signed a Status of Forces Agreement, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation amid evolving regional security dynamics in the Mediterranean and Balkans.
India and Greece Hold 1st Inaugural Maritime Security Dialogue, Deepening Strategic Cooperation
India and Greece held their first Maritime Security Dialogue in Athens, underscoring shared commitment to maritime stability, economic connectivity, and broader strategic partnership in the Mediterranean and beyond.
Republic of Cyprus Strengthens Naval Capabilities Through EU SAFE Programme, Discusses Second Offshore Patrol Vessel
Nicosia is advancing its naval defence capacity by leveraging the EU’s SAFE funding while exploring the acquisition of a second offshore patrol vessel to enhance maritime security.
Germany and Greek Cypriot Administration Clash Over EU Draft Language on Türkiye
A leaked expansion-policy draft has triggered a sharp dispute between Berlin and Nicosia, exposing once again the EU’s internal fractures over relations with Türkiye.
Cyprus Talks Gain Momentum: Leaders Eye Crans-Montana Restart Amid Turkish Cypriot Diplomacy Push
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders signal fresh commitment to revive stalled Crans-Montana negotiations, balancing unity hopes with Cyprus's complex security realities.
Greece Bolsters Aegean Defenses with Israeli LORA Missiles Amid Türkiye Tensions
Greece gears up to deploy Israeli LORA ballistic missiles on Aegean islands, escalating Eastern Mediterranean arms race with 430km strike range targeting Turkish assets.
TRNC Early Election Calls Intensify: Opposition Demands Snap Polls Amid Crisis
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus faces mounting pressure for early parliamentary elections as opposition leaders slam government failures, pushing for 2026 vote.
'Baffling Silence' on Cyprus: Ankara Insiders Fume Over Foreign Ministry’s Failure to Confront Poland’s Disinformation
A NATO ally accused Türkiye of hybrid warfare, then retreated. But for Ankara’s elite, the real scandal isn't the accusation—it's the Foreign Ministry’s total lack of response.